sig v H&K

This is a discussion on sig v H&K within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I have been considering the sig 228 in 9mm then saw the H&K P30 and 2000 at my local gun store.
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I know people who are fanatics about Sigs and others who are fanatics about H&Ks. From everything I've ever seen (I've shot both plenty of times but never owned either), they are both great guns, though I personally prefer the Sigs. I would shoot them both and go with the one I liked best.

I prefer the Sigs, ESPECIALLY the P228. The Sig trigger is almost always better, the fit and finish are better, the "feel" (while admittedly subjective) is better, and the customer service (not that you'd ever need it, in all likelihood) is better. IMO (and in that of several other fairly experienced folks) the P228 is about the finest 9mm compact out there, bar none.

A man fires a rifle for many years, and he goes to war. And afterward he turns the rifle in at the armory, and he believes he's finished with the rifle. But no matter what else he might do with his hands - love a woman, build a house, change his son's diaper - his hands remember the rifle.

I confess to leaning toward HK because they work great for me. But you really should try all of them if you can, and research or try as many trigger styles as you can. Both have variants that may appeal to your specific needs. In a very real way, you're comparing the two top contenders for quality, engineering, performance, etc.

My recommendation, on the HK side, is the P30, night sights, with lightened LEM trigger. Always a single-action pull, no external safety lever to forget. (Both the P30 and earlier P2000 have adjustable grips.)

A man fires a rifle for many years, and he goes to war. And afterward he turns the rifle in at the armory, and he believes he's finished with the rifle. But no matter what else he might do with his hands - love a woman, build a house, change his son's diaper - his hands remember the rifle.

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All three are very competent guns without doubt. I prefer the HKs because the ergonomics feel better to me. The P30 grip is without equal IMO...I'd get that one... first. All of my Sigs and HKs have been excellent pistols.

I am an HK guy myself. The ergonomics are just great on them especially the two models you are looking at with the interchangeable grip panels. I also like the sa/da trigger option personally. I can carry my HK the same as my 1911, cocked and locked. My USP compact has been totally reliable since day one and accurate, definitely worth the money. Good luck on your decision.

Of all the automatics I've shot (XD, Kimber, Glock, Sig P229, Beretta and H&K) I've personally loved the feel of the P229 best. It is by far the best, most personal gun for me... but then again, when you're dealing with great guns, it's all about what personally feels best.

I have shot many sigs, own one... sadly only one, and have shot about two or three HKs but i have to agree with an earlier post about the sigs trigger being better. Atleast I thought it was! But shoot both... your decision is the only one that matters!!!